How far is Ames Lake, WA from Spokane Valley, WA?
The driving distance from Ames Lake, WA to Spokane Valley, WA is about 281.2 miles (452.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 220 miles (354 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 57m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 28m.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Light Rain
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ames Lake and Spokane Valley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ames Lake and Spokane Valley.
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Start on the route
134 m · 27 sec
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Turn right onto Northeast 26th Street
73 m · 16 sec · Northeast 26th Street
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Turn left onto Quail Creek Way Northeast
86 m · 15 sec · Quail Creek Way Northeast
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Turn right onto Northeast Quail Creek Drive
1512 ft · 1 min · Northeast Quail Creek Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Northeast Ames Lake Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Northeast Ames Lake Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Northeast Redmond Fall City Road
1.7 mi · 2 min · Northeast Redmond Fall City Road
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Turn straight onto Redmond Fall City Road Northeast
1.2 mi · 2 min · Redmond Fall City Road Northeast
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Continue on Redmond Fall City Road Southeast
1.6 mi · 2 min · Redmond Fall City Road Southeast
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Continue on Southeast Redmond-Fall City Road
3.5 mi · 6 min · Southeast Redmond-Fall City Road
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Continue on Southeast Fall City-Snoqualmie Road
137 m · 26 sec · Southeast Fall City-Snoqualmie Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Southeast Fall City-Snoqualmie Road
4 m · 1 sec · Southeast Fall City-Snoqualmie Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Southeast Fall City-Snoqualmie Road
4.1 mi · 7 min · Southeast Fall City-Snoqualmie Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Southeast Fall City-Snoqualmie Road
9 m · 1 sec · Southeast Fall City-Snoqualmie Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Southeast Fall City-Snoqualmie Road
1 km · 1 min · Southeast Fall City-Snoqualmie Road
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Continue on Railroad Avenue Southeast
1.1 mi · 3 min · Railroad Avenue Southeast
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Continue on Bendigo Boulevard North
2.8 mi · 6 min · Bendigo Boulevard North
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Continue on Bendigo Boulevard South
797 ft · 17 sec · Bendigo Boulevard South
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward I 90 East: Spokane
72 m · 4 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto I 90 East: Spokane
1386 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
247.1 mi · 4 hr 27 min
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Merge slight right
11.3 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 27
2039 ft · 52 sec
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Turn left onto North Pines Road
45 m · 11 sec · North Pines Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Pines Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Ames Lake and Spokane Valley.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 90 East
Merge slight left
247 mi · 04h 27m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Chance Light Rain leaving Ames Lake and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Light Rain near Spokane Valley.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ames Lake to Spokane Valley?
The road trip is about 281.2 miles (452.5 km) and usually takes 04h 28m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
George is a useful midpoint, sitting about 138.6 miles from Ames Lake and 142.5 miles from Spokane Valley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 220 miles (354 km), while the road route adds roughly 61.2 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:02 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $51.91 one way or $103.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 88.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Ames Lake and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Light Rain near Spokane Valley.
Stop Ideas Near George
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to George.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ames Lake and Spokane Valley. Straight-line distance: 219.98 mi (354.03 km).
#1 Ames Lake
Census designated place in Washington, United States
| Population | 1,486 |
| Coordinates | 47.6328800, -121.9662300 |
| Altitude | 98 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Spokane Valley
The most populous city in Spokane County, Washington.
| Population | 102,893 |
| Coordinates | 47.6732300, -117.2393700 |
| Altitude | 615 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Pines Road (-117.239528, 47.673234)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 452 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 30m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $5.23 | $51.91 | $103.82 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $55.22 | $110.45 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $57.25 | $114.50 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $54.23 | $108.47 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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